untreated

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However, if left untreated, it can become far more serious if the bacteria spreads to the organs, bloodstream or bones.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Children of mothers with untreated depression had a higher risk of developing digestive conditions, including nausea and vomiting, functional constipation, colic, and irritable bowel syndrome.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

If left untreated, it can lead to liver damage, liver cancer, arthritis, and other serious health problems.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026

The burst sent some 240 million gallons of untreated waste from toilets and sinks into the Potomac.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

In the untreated fields there was no trouble; the damage stopped at the border between treated and untreated fields.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson